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Senior C++ Software Engineer

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Job summary

A global FinTech leader is expanding its UK engineering presence, seeking a Senior C++ Software Engineer. This role entails designing and developing secure, high-throughput systems for real-time global payments, emphasizing ownership, collaboration, and adherence to engineering best practices. The position offers an impactful opportunity in a demanding production environment, working with advanced technology and a skilled team.

Qualifications

  • Strong experience in modern C++ in a production environment.
  • Deep understanding of performance-optimized, multi-threaded systems.
  • Experience working in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop core backend components in modern C++.
  • Collaborate with a high-calibre team to ensure system performance.
  • Work in a collaborative environment focused on engineering best practices.

Skills

Modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20)
Performance-optimized systems
Multi-threaded systems
Design patterns
Object-oriented design
Refactoring techniques
Version control
Testing
API integration
Analytical skills

Job description

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Market based salary + bonus & excellent benefits package

IT Search is proud to partner with a global FinTech leader expanding its UK engineering presence.

We're looking for a Senior C++ Software Engineer to join a growing team focused on building and maintaining secure, high-throughput systems enabling real-time global payments.

In this role, you’ll work on the design and development of core backend components in modern C++, collaborating with a high-calibre team to ensure performance, scalability, and reliability in a demanding production environment.

This is a product-driven role offering strong ownership and the opportunity to shape how mission-critical financial systems are developed. You’ll be working in a collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on engineering best practices and long-term maintainability.

Key Requirements:

  • Strong experience in modern C++ (C++11/14/17/20) in a production environment
  • Deep understanding of performance-optimized, multi-threaded systems
  • Experience with design patterns, object-oriented design, and refactoring techniques
  • Proficiency in version control, testing, and peer code review practices
  • Comfortable working with APIs and structured data (e.g. JSON, XML)
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Exposure to embedded systems or low-level systems development
  • Background in C programming, particularly for system-level code
  • Experience working in Linux environments
  • Knowledge of regulated or security-critical domains (e.g. finance, telecoms)

If you're an experienced C++ developer looking to work on systems that make a real global impact, apply via the link or contact Graeme King at IT Search for a confidential conversation.

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